림프부종 자가 관리 실천 정도와 유방절제술 환자의 삶의 질과의 관계 |
최은녀, 최혜란 |
1강동대학교 간호과 2울산대학교 의과대학 |
The Relationship between Practice in Lymphedema Self-care Management and Health-related Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients with Mastectomy |
Eun Nyer Choi, Hye Ran Choi |
1Department of Nursing, Kangdong University 2College of Medicine, University of Ulsan |
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Abstract |
Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between lymphedema self-care management and quality of life in breast cancer patients with mastectomy and lymphedema. Methods One hundred and eighty-six breast cancer patients with mastectomy and lymphedema (n=186) were recruited at a medical center located in Seoul. The levels of lymphedema self-care management and quality of life were measured by the scale for measurement of practice in lymphedema self-care management, European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer-Quality of Life Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30) and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer-Quality of Life Questionnaire Breast Cancer Module (EORTC QLQ BR23), respectively. Data were analyzed with SPSS 18.0 program. Results There were statistically significant correlations between lymphedema self-care management and general health status/quality of life in mastectomy patients with lymphedema (r=.30, p<.001). The physical function score of cancer related function scale (r=-.15, p=.033), fatigue score of cancer related symptom scale (r=.15, p=.036), systemic side effect score of breast cancer related symptom scale (r=.45, p=.034), and upset by hair loss (r=.27, p=.004) were significantly correlated with quality of life. Conclusion The findings suggest that these significant factors should be considered when caring for lymphedema patients. |
Key Words:
Lymphedema, Self-care, Mastectomy, Quality of life |
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